'Opportunistic Gamblers': TVK Chief Vijay Hits Out At MNM leader Over His Remark On Women Supporters

Last Updated:March 26, 2026, 20:04 IST

Vijay strongly condemned the remarks by MNM worker Ponraj Vellaichamy, and called him an ‘opportunistic gambler’.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay “strongly condemned" the derogatory remark by a Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party worker on women. He also slammed the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for not taking any action in the matter. Notably, MNM is an ally of the secular progressive alliance by DMK.

Taking to X, Vijay wrote: “A mercenary individual, functioning as a supporter of the DMK with words that fall short of honouring and praising my mother, sister, and younger sisters—who are truly worthy of the pride and reverence of this land—has resorted to criticism that has spilled from their mouth. On behalf of the Tamil Nadu Victory Kazhagam, I convey my strongest condemnation to such opportunistic gamblers who operate under the embrace and support of the DMK leadership. I also strongly condemn the DMK government for taking no action whatsoever against such persons."

He further said that such cases will ensure that the DMK is defeated in the coming elections. “Thinking to provoke the T.Ve.Ka., this act—which insults all women collectively—will ensure, by the unanimous decision of the mother clan in the upcoming election, that the evil force DMK is firmly, firmly, firmly destined to swallow the land."

Ponraj, a former scientist and MNM worker who also maintains a pro-DMK stance, criticised TVK on Wednesday and called TVK workers “illiterate fools." In an interview, he said, “Tamil Nadu is an intellectual state—a state that excels in literacy rates and educational standards. We must thank Vijay for exposing the fact that, even in such a state, there exists a mob of ignoramuses. It is an unruly, uncultured mob of ignoramuses. It is a mob of prostitutes—women who declare, ‘I do not need a husband; I only want Vijay.’ We must commend Vijay for revealing to the world the existence of this mob of ignoramuses—a fan base teeming with prostitutes—who claim they will be whatever he desires: a younger sister, an elder sister, or even a wife."

His remarks drew widespread criticism with several TVK workers demanding action.

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